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Dhurandhar: Highest-Grossing Hindi Film Sparks Controversy

2/20/2026

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Dhurandhar has become the highest-grossing Hindi-language film.
The spy thriller is set between New Delhi and Karachi and follows an Indian intelligence officer infiltrating Karachi's criminal underworld to dismantle a terrorist network.
Critics accuse it of promoting anti-Pakistan propaganda amid rising nationalism in India.
The film has mixed reactions in Pakistan and has gained popularity on streaming platforms.
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set to release in March.

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Story summary

Dhurandhar has become the highest-grossing Hindi-language film.
The spy thriller is set between New Delhi and Karachi and follows an Indian intelligence officer infiltrating Karachi's criminal underworld to dismantle a terrorist network.
Critics accuse it of promoting anti-Pakistan propaganda amid rising nationalism in India.
The film has mixed reactions in Pakistan and has gained popularity on streaming platforms.
The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is set to release in March.